Chapter 4 of The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume I is here in full — 64 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 4 of The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume I is here in full — 64 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Scenes described in (parentheses) are unnumbered. Argument. Source. Theatrical History. Dedication Prologue Dramatis Personæ.
Chapter 4 of The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume I is here in full — 64 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading “Argument.”
complete and wholehearted fidelity
From this reading “Dedication Prologue Dramatis Personæ.”
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading “Scenes described in (parentheses) are unnumbered.”
plural of “parenthesis” — either of two punctuation marks (or) used to enclose textual material
From this reading “Scenes described in (parentheses) are unnumbered.”
an introduction to a play
From this reading “Dedication Prologue Dramatis Personæ.”
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading “Scenes described in (parentheses) are unnumbered.”
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading “Source.”
of or relating to the theater
From this reading “Theatrical History.”
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the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Scenes described in (parentheses) are unnumbered.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Argument.
complete and wholehearted fidelity
From this reading Dedication Prologue Dramatis Personæ.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Scenes described in (parentheses) are unnumbered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dedication Prologue Dramatis Personæ.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Theatrical History.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Scenes described in (parentheses) are unnumbered.
plural of “parenthesis” — either of two punctuation marks (or) used to enclose textual material
From this reading Scenes described in (parentheses) are unnumbered.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dedication Prologue Dramatis Personæ.
an introduction to a play
From this reading Dedication Prologue Dramatis Personæ.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Scenes described in (parentheses) are unnumbered.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Source.
of or relating to the theater
From this reading Theatrical History.
too numerous to be counted
From this reading Scenes described in (parentheses) are unnumbered.
Chapter 4 of The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume I by Aphra Behn holds 64 sentences, grouped into 13 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
Chapter 4 holds 64 sentences of The Works of Aphra Behn, Volume I, unabridged, divided into 13 reading sections.
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